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Adam Elrashidy reports on ongoing protests in Portland, Oregon, where police declared a riot and arrested several people. The protests are part of a larger movement against police brutality following George Floyd's death. In Washington, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are open to resuming talks on a new coronavirus relief package after previous negotiations failed. President Trump signed an executive order on the matter, which Pelosi criticized as unconstitutional. In Hong Kong, media tycoon Jimmy Lai was arrested under the new national security law for allegedly colluding with foreign countries. His newspaper office was also raided, raising concerns about Beijing's influence over the city.

What were the protests in Portland, OR about?

What did Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi say about the coronavirus relief package?

What was President Donald Trump's action regarding the coronavirus relief package?

Who was Jimmy Lai and why was he arrested?

What concerns do critics have about Hong Kong's national security law?